mike c said:
buckeye nut, why didnt you use the monster bass traps? why'd you opt for the 244's?
I mean, if we're talking bass, why did you use the 244's? also, how big a space behind the panels did you use? edit: looks like in your pictures that you didn't leave a gap behind the panels ... why not?
edit: do you have before and after freq. response measurements?
For me, choosing the 4" panels was personal choice. I do have 4 mounted with airgaps. The two up front have airgaps (eventhough the left isnt a 90deg corner), and the two by the sub are corner mounted with airgaps. The only corner I couldnt do was the back left because of a nearby window. Instead, I hung it flush nearby. My room probably wouldnt be the best example to show to your wife because I have so many, and the 'shock-value' might freak her out.
The GIK website has a few customer pic examples that arent so
"in your face" like they are in my theater.
http://gikacoustics.com/clients.htm
The waterfall charts are best because they immediately confirm visually how room sound characteristics have changed. The before & afters are posted all over the net in various audio forums, and they're pretty easy to find. They are fun to look at and all, but as far as I'm concerned, all they do is offer visual confirmation of what you already know after treating. For example, if you 'just' treated your front two corners & the first reflection point behind your TV, and sit back to enjoy your favorite movie, you'll immediately hear a difference. When you run your new waterfall chart, it will only confirm what you already know and that is..... it should sound better.
I personally dont care about charts and numbers(or any of that), but I can respect why people want visual confirmation of the fruits of their labor. I dont claim to be an ecoustics expert because I'm not. I'm coming from the 'newby' perspective as someone who has recently experienced the vital importance of 'the room' in how your system will sound. Keep in mind, 50% of what reaches your ears during a movie is coming from the room!! As you can tell by my passion on the subject, you can tell the changes made a pretty big impression.
Im an amature hack when it comes to placement. Before I treated my room, I sent detailed drawings of my HT and talked with someone who does know what they're doing(Glen @ GIK) for placement direction. There are many good alternatives & choices out there, and that's the route I chose.
All I can say is WOW....... The "room upgrade" is the most important upgrade you can make!! Since experiencing this first hand, I cant resist the urge to spread the word so that others can experience this too. I feel kind of like a 'room treatment' crusader as of late.......LOL
Like Darth Vader once said...... "Never underestimate the power of the Room Treatment". Oh wait..... no... nevermind
